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1000 amendments to first treaty articles

"They're pouring in," admits the spokesperson for the Convention's steering committee, the presidium. The 13-member body putting together the articles for a future EU constitution has been inundated with over 1000 amendments to the first 16 draft articles.

Presented to Convention members two weeks ago, delegates are continuing to submit proposals for changes even after the deadline of last Monday evening.

Anxious to play down the enormous logistical burden this means, spokesman Ni...

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